Electrical Controls Lead

Owens Corning•Memphis, TN

23h

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Lead is responsible for the technical leadership, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems within a high‑technology manufacturing facility. This role serves as the subject‑matter expert for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and process control systems, while leading and developing a team of electrical and controls technicians. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical/Quality, Engineering, IT/OT, and Safety to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Requirements

Associates Degree in technical field required
5 years of experience in electrical/controls maintenance within a manufacturing environment
Experience in high‑technology, automated, or continuous‑process manufacturing.
Robotics, vision systems, or advanced motion control experience.
Familiarity with OT cybersecurity and networked control systems.
Project leadership or capital project support experience.
CMMS, TPM, or reliability‑centered maintenance experience.
High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC(Control Lgix), HMI
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
Technical depth and structured problem solving
Leadership and coaching capability
On‑call or off-shift support as required for critical issues or project execution
Strong communication across technical and non‑technical teams
Bias for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Written and Verbal Communications Skills
Planning and organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of SAP system
Analyze and interpret the area’s Top Losses
Adhere to 5S Standard
Identify abnormalities and write Red/Blue tags
Create and train on OPL (One-point lessons)
Adheres to CI Standard
Identify HTA’s and SOC’s
Identify safety hazards in work area as part of Step 0
Understand Problem-Solving/5 Whys
Understand TPM methodology
Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
Climb and descend stairs
Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment and electrical systems
Lift, push, and pull 50lbs as needed
Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Complete all annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
Must pass all required assessments

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the site technical authority for electrical power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.
Own standards for controls architecture, programming, documentation, and change management.
Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical and controls failures to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.
Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company engineering guidelines.
Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
Identify and implement contr
Support and lead kaizen evens, 5s activities, and lean manufacturing initiatives across the plant
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability
Ensure all control systems operate reliably, effectively, and in alignment withplant safety and quality standards
Support TPM, continuous improvement, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Maintain accurate electrical schematics, PLC programs, backups, and asset documentation.
Provide technical directions and coaching to electrical and controls technicians.
Support training and skill development in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and automation technologies.
Participate in staffing assessments, succession planning, and performance feedback.
Act as escalation support for shift maintenance teams during critical events.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to optimize equipment performance and process control.
Coordinate with IT/OT resources on network security, system integration, and data reliability.
Support capital projects, automation expansions, and technology roadmaps.
Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to ensure alignment and execution.
Champion electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc‑flash mitigation, and safe work practices.
Ensure controls modifications follow proper management of change (MOC) processes.
Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability